Balnacra 2 Level Crossing

Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh, Highland

Crossing Data

• Name: Balnacra 2
• Crossing Type: Private User worked Crossing with Telephone
• Location: Highland
• Postcode: IV548YN
• Route: Scotland
• ELR: KYL0
• Distance: 42 miles 58 chains

• Individual risk rating:  D ()  
• Collective risk rating:  7 (Moderate)  
• Last assessment: August 2017
• Next assessment due: November 2020
• Types of trains: Passenger & Freight
• Line speed: 45
• Trains per day: 8
• Usage:
  • 2 Vehicles
  • 2 Pedestrians or Cyclists
• Misuse history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jun-2014), - 4 incidents since.
• Near-miss history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jun-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Accident history: Nil incidents in year prior to assessment date (Jun-2014), - Nil incidents since.
• Key risk factors:
  • Low Sighting Time
  • Infrequent Trains
  • Sun Glare
• Crossing protection arrangements:
  • Telephones provided for vehicle users
  • Gates or Barriers
  • Signage